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University Heights to mark iconic street sign’s 20th year

Posted: April 21st, 2017 | Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Featured, News, University Heights | No Comments

By SDCNN Staff The University Heights Community Association (UHCA), Park Boulevard merchants and residents, friends, family and neighbors will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the University Heights street sign on Park Boulevard on Saturday, April 29, from 5-8 p.m. Called “20 Electrifying Years,” the celebration will kick off with an opening event at 5 p.m. under the sign, in front of Park & Rec at 4612 Park Blvd., with appearances by County Supervisor Ron Roberts […]

Going the extra mile

Posted: January 13th, 2017 | Feature, News, Top Story, University Heights | 3 Comments

By Cynthia Robertson

Rain or shine, Dan Haslam walks nearly every day around his University Heights neighborhood as well as other parts of San Diego. Walking has been a central part of his life since 2000 when he moved to San Diego from Tucson, Arizona and joined up with Walkabout International, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Get to know your neighborhood

Posted: October 21st, 2016 | Feature, North Park, Top Story, University Heights | No Comments

CicloSDias comes to University Heights, North Park and City Heights

By Lucia Viti

The neighborhoods of University Heights, North Park and City Heights will be in the spotlight when CicloSDias returns to San Diego this month.

“CicloSDias is a chance to experience communities, small businesses and neighbors in a refreshing and enjoyable way, minus the stress of car traffic,” said Andy Hanshaw, executive director of the San Diego Bicycle Coalition, the event’s lead coordinator.

University Heights mural needs a new home

Posted: October 7th, 2016 | Arts & Entertainment, Feature, Featured, University Heights | No Comments

By Katherine Hon | Past Matters If you shop at Sprouts or use the University Heights Library, located at 4193 Park Blvd., you may have noticed the engaging mural that stretches across the south wall of the library building. The mural was installed Sept. 29, 2009. It is 4 feet high by 80 feet long, and is made up of 10 panels painted on Alumalite, a lightweight corrugated aluminum panel typically used for building construction.

Summer ale, winter grub

Posted: June 3rd, 2016 | Bars & Happy Hours, Featured, Food & Drink, University Heights | No Comments

By Dr. Ink The warm, cozy ambiance left behind by the Farm House Café a couple years ago is upheld at Circa. It’s actually been enhanced with additional antique appointments that include an old record player spinning out bluesy jazz — a perfect come-on to a relaxing happy hour.

House pleasures

Posted: April 22nd, 2016 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurant Reviews, University Heights | No Comments

By Dr. Ink Take away the bar and the TurboChef ovens behind it and it’s easy to imagine when Red House Pizza was a residential bungalow. The property was converted for retail use more than a decade ago, although the framed archways separating the rooms and the French doors leading to a side patio remain gracefully intact.

Expendable gems?

Posted: April 8th, 2016 | Columns, Feature, North Park, PastMatters, Top Story, University Heights | No Comments

University Heights residences could be at risk in North Park Community Plan update

by Katherine Hon | Past Matters

The community plans for many areas of San Diego, including Greater North Park, are being updated. At a recent meeting, the city project manager for the North Park Community Plan update cheerfully assured North Park Historical Society representatives that in 20 years, we won’t recognize North Park.

Diversionary to celebrate a milestone

Posted: March 25th, 2016 | Arts & Entertainment, Feature, Featured, University Heights | No Comments

By David Dixon For 30 years, Diversionary Theatre has produced many plays and musicals focusing on the LGBT community. A celebration honoring the legacy of the University Heights-based theater company will be held April 1 at the San Diego Central Library’s Shiley Special Events Suite.

New chords

Posted: January 15th, 2016 | Arts & Entertainment, Feature, Music, Top Story, University Heights | No Comments

3S Underground Jazz hopes to revolutionize local music scene

By María José Durán

A new way to understand live music is thriving in University Heights. 3S Underground Jazz brings together the best musicians in town to perform in a very particular setting.

The audience can sit on one of many couches at the 3rdSpace venue and listen carefully, or chat lively in one of the adjacent rooms, or even go upstairs to the kitchen and prepare a snack.

The perfect date

Posted: November 6th, 2015 | Arts & Entertainment, Feature, Featured, Food & Drink, University Heights | 1 Comment

Taste of University Heights and UH Arts Open make for an ideal outing By Margie M. Palmer The 10th annual Taste of University Heights is set to take place Sunday, Nov. 8, and as in past years, attendees can expect to enjoy a wide sampling of delectable delights from prominent local restaurants. Those who live in the area can attest there are many restaurants to be excited about — some of this year’s participants include […]